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Board approves Taino’s Fried Chicken license and grants lodging-house licenses contingent on inspections
Summary
The Lawrence Licensing Board approved a common victualler license for Taino’s Fried Chicken & Cafe and approved lodging‑house licenses for three Parker Street properties contingent on passing required inspections, including fire‑safety checks.
The Lawrence Licensing Board approved two licensing items on Jan. 7: a common victualler license for a new restaurant and lodging‑house licenses for three Parker Street properties, conditioned on required inspections.
Applicant Luis Fernandez told the board he plans to convert a former convenience store into Taino's Fried Chicken & Cafe. Police and fire staff reported no issues from their site visit. Commissioner Morales moved to approve the common victualler license; after a second, commissioners recorded 'Yes' votes and the motion passed. "Commissioner Morales has made a motion to approve a common [victualler] license... for Taino fried chicken and cafe," the clerk announced before the vote.
Separately, applicants Andrea Roseto and Annie Sanchez said they purchased multiple properties and requested lodging‑house licenses for 183 Parker Street and nearby addresses. Commissioners and staff said the properties must have current inspections, including by the fire department, before final license issuance; Lieutenant Elvis Frias reminded applicants that periodic quarterly inspections have been done and offered assistance through the city's CitizenServe portal. The board moved to approve the three lodging‑house licenses contingent on the properties passing inspections. As the clerk recorded, "Commission Morales made a motion to approve a lodging house for 183 Parker Street, 198 Parker, and 200 Parker Street, second by commissioner Laird," and the motion passed with recorded 'Yes' votes.
The board recorded the approvals as conditional where inspections remain outstanding: staff said they will issue licenses after inspections are completed and any required corrections are addressed. Applicants were advised to schedule inspections promptly; staff offered to help schedule with inspectors Raul or Ginny. The board noted that if inspections reveal deficiencies, applicants may need to complete repairs before licenses issue.
Next steps: Taino's may open as permitted; the lodging‑house licenses will be issued after staff confirms passing inspections and any corrections are completed.
